kat7321 's review for:

Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

4.0

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Loved this book! Bill O'Reilly makes history come alive in this action-packed and suspenseful book. It reads almost like a novel in its portrayal of the various historical figures and its fast-paced narrative. The only part I wasn't crazy about was the beginning, which was mostly about the end of the Civil War, what moves and blunders and successes the two armies had, and how the war ultimately was won. If you're a Civil War buff, you'll love it. I was a little bored. But the rest of the book more than made up for it! The story of John Wilkes Booth, his associates, his motivations and his devious actions make for riveting reading. The story of the assassination plot and execution are set up in a day-by-day and then hour-by-hour format, which keeps you on the edge of your seat. O'Reilly also does a wonderful job of bringing the reader into the time and place, with his descriptions of 19th century America. If you love American history, but especially if you don't..... get this book and read it!